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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,590.64, 623,189.94 and 260,599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,590.64, 623,189.94 and 260,599.93 is: 359,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,590.64 : 623,189.94 = 260,599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,590.64/623,189.94 = 260,599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,590.64x = 623,189.94 × 260,599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,590.64x = 162,403,254,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,403,254,740.70/451,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,624.94

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